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TfL data obtained by Putney.news shows what Wandsworth Council's charts won't tell you:
5 years of stable bus journey times (2019-2024) destroyed when the junction was redesigned late 2024.
5 years of stable bus journey times (2019-2024) destroyed when the junction was redesigned late 2024.
Council buries the truth: even with fixes, traffic is twice as bad with new junction - Putney.news
TfL data shows five years of stable bus journey times were destroyed when Wandsworth redesigned Putney Bridge junction. Fixes costing £1m haven’t restored them.
putney.news
February 10, 2026 at 7:05 AM
TfL data obtained by Putney.news shows what Wandsworth Council's charts won't tell you:
5 years of stable bus journey times (2019-2024) destroyed when the junction was redesigned late 2024.
5 years of stable bus journey times (2019-2024) destroyed when the junction was redesigned late 2024.
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💧🚧 #LavenderHill is now a patchwork of burst pipes and emergency repairs.
A closer look at why quick fixes aren’t enough — and what this says about London’s water network and years of underinvestment:
www.cjag.org/2026/02/05/t...
@thelondonjournal.bsky.social @putneynews.bsky.social
#ThamesWater
A closer look at why quick fixes aren’t enough — and what this says about London’s water network and years of underinvestment:
www.cjag.org/2026/02/05/t...
@thelondonjournal.bsky.social @putneynews.bsky.social
#ThamesWater
Thames Water’s leaky Lavender Hill water main: Will the shambles ever end?
Lavender Hill has become a patchwork of burst pipes and emergency repairs, as decades-old water mains struggle to cope with the pressure. Thames Water keeps patching leaks, but years of underinvestmen...
www.cjag.org
February 8, 2026 at 12:37 PM
💧🚧 #LavenderHill is now a patchwork of burst pipes and emergency repairs.
A closer look at why quick fixes aren’t enough — and what this says about London’s water network and years of underinvestment:
www.cjag.org/2026/02/05/t...
@thelondonjournal.bsky.social @putneynews.bsky.social
#ThamesWater
A closer look at why quick fixes aren’t enough — and what this says about London’s water network and years of underinvestment:
www.cjag.org/2026/02/05/t...
@thelondonjournal.bsky.social @putneynews.bsky.social
#ThamesWater
A 25-year-old man has died at HMP Wandsworth. The ombudsman has opened its 27th investigation into a death connected to the prison.
Five deaths since the reform governor arrived.
https://putney.news/2026/02/08/another-death-at-hmp-wandsworth-as-ombudsman-opens-27th-investigation/
#HMPWandsworth
Five deaths since the reform governor arrived.
https://putney.news/2026/02/08/another-death-at-hmp-wandsworth-as-ombudsman-opens-27th-investigation/
#HMPWandsworth
Another death at HMP Wandsworth as ombudsman opens 27th investigation - Putney.news
A 25-year-old man has died at HMP Wandsworth, triggering the prison ombudsman’s 27th investigation. Five deaths now linked to the jail under its current governor.
putney.news
February 8, 2026 at 6:55 AM
A 25-year-old man has died at HMP Wandsworth. The ombudsman has opened its 27th investigation into a death connected to the prison.
Five deaths since the reform governor arrived.
https://putney.news/2026/02/08/another-death-at-hmp-wandsworth-as-ombudsman-opens-27th-investigation/
#HMPWandsworth
Five deaths since the reform governor arrived.
https://putney.news/2026/02/08/another-death-at-hmp-wandsworth-as-ombudsman-opens-27th-investigation/
#HMPWandsworth
Wandsworth lost 30 betting shops and 8 adult gaming centres since 2007.
The Gambling Act still requires the council to lean towards approving new ones.
624 residents objected. Law says it doesn't matter.
The Gambling Act still requires the council to lean towards approving new ones.
624 residents objected. Law says it doesn't matter.
Wandsworth lost 30 betting shops but must still approve a new gambling centre in Putney - Putney.news
Wandsworth has lost 30 betting shops and 8 adult gaming centres since 2007. The Gambling Act still requires the council to approve new ones.
putney.news
February 7, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Wandsworth lost 30 betting shops and 8 adult gaming centres since 2007.
The Gambling Act still requires the council to lean towards approving new ones.
624 residents objected. Law says it doesn't matter.
The Gambling Act still requires the council to lean towards approving new ones.
624 residents objected. Law says it doesn't matter.
London buses: 62m fewer passengers, £88m below budget, £1bn subsidy.
TfL published this Tuesday. Same meeting, the Mayor called concerns "scaremongering."
#UKNews #London #Putney
TfL published this Tuesday. Same meeting, the Mayor called concerns "scaremongering."
#UKNews #London #Putney
Mayor called bus concerns “scaremongering” as TfL papers revealed 62 million journey decline - Putney.news
TfL board papers show 62 million bus journey decline and £88m shortfall. At the same meeting, the Mayor called concerns about Putney’s route 93 “scaremongering.
putney.news
February 7, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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🗂️ Planning Forum: Local Plan, major schemes — and transparency
🔎CJI uncovered evidence the Forum was once publicly listed, with published minutes — at odds with today’s secrecy.
Full article 👇
www.cjag.org/2026/02/01/p...
@thelondonjournal.bsky.social
@putneynews.bsky.social
🔎CJI uncovered evidence the Forum was once publicly listed, with published minutes — at odds with today’s secrecy.
Full article 👇
www.cjag.org/2026/02/01/p...
@thelondonjournal.bsky.social
@putneynews.bsky.social
Planning Forum meeting 29th January 2026: Local update and challenge over transparency
Wandsworth’s Planning Forum returned this week with a familiar agenda but lingering questions over transparency. Clapham Junction Insider uncovered evidence that the forum was once publicly listed wit...
www.cjag.org
February 1, 2026 at 10:10 PM
🗂️ Planning Forum: Local Plan, major schemes — and transparency
🔎CJI uncovered evidence the Forum was once publicly listed, with published minutes — at odds with today’s secrecy.
Full article 👇
www.cjag.org/2026/02/01/p...
@thelondonjournal.bsky.social
@putneynews.bsky.social
🔎CJI uncovered evidence the Forum was once publicly listed, with published minutes — at odds with today’s secrecy.
Full article 👇
www.cjag.org/2026/02/01/p...
@thelondonjournal.bsky.social
@putneynews.bsky.social
Putney's garden competition is back with a playful new name. Garden Award Putney wants to reclaim the "gardenless GAPs" — 21 streets where bins replaced flowers. https://putney.news/2026/02/01/putney-society-garden-competition-returns-with-mission-to-transform-gardenless-gaps/
Putney Society garden competition returns with mission to transform ‘gardenless GAPs’ - Putney.news
The Putney Society is relaunching its front garden competition as Garden Award Putney, targeting 21 streets in central Putney where bins and bikes have replaced greenery.
putney.news
February 1, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Putney's garden competition is back with a playful new name. Garden Award Putney wants to reclaim the "gardenless GAPs" — 21 streets where bins replaced flowers. https://putney.news/2026/02/01/putney-society-garden-competition-returns-with-mission-to-transform-gardenless-gaps/
St George's reported zero high-risk IT faults to the CQC in 2025 despite maternity system problems documented as "High Risk". Trust downgraded scores from 12→8 to avoid notification thresholds.
St George’s didn’t tell safety regulator about serious maternity computer problems - Putney.news
St George’s reported zero high-risk clinical IT faults to the CQC in 2025 despite maternity system problems, downgrading risk scores to avoid thresholds.
putney.news
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM
St George's reported zero high-risk IT faults to the CQC in 2025 despite maternity system problems documented as "High Risk". Trust downgraded scores from 12→8 to avoid notification thresholds.
Wandsworth spent £33k on a survey showing satisfaction falling, then buried it.
14 years of accountability - gone when results turned negative.
Investigation: https://putney.news/2026/01/29/wandsworth-council-buried-resident-survey-results-showing-11-satisfaction-drop/
14 years of accountability - gone when results turned negative.
Investigation: https://putney.news/2026/01/29/wandsworth-council-buried-resident-survey-results-showing-11-satisfaction-drop/
Wandsworth Council buried resident survey results showing 11% satisfaction drop - Putney.news
Council spent £33,000 on 2023 survey showing sharp satisfaction decline, then hid results on obscure website.
putney.news
January 29, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Wandsworth spent £33k on a survey showing satisfaction falling, then buried it.
14 years of accountability - gone when results turned negative.
Investigation: https://putney.news/2026/01/29/wandsworth-council-buried-resident-survey-results-showing-11-satisfaction-drop/
14 years of accountability - gone when results turned negative.
Investigation: https://putney.news/2026/01/29/wandsworth-council-buried-resident-survey-results-showing-11-satisfaction-drop/
Fallen wood on the Common is vital stag beetle habitat – but catastrophic in ponds where it creates silt. Your guide to protecting 20 dragonfly species, firecrests and the UK's largest beetle population https://putney.news/2026/01/29/how-to-protect-wildlife-on-wimbledon-common-a-guide-for-visitors/
How to protect wildlife on Putney and Wimbledon Common: a guide for visitors - Putney.news
Wimbledon Common Conservators explain why fallen wood helps wildlife on land but harms ponds. Your guide to protecting stag beetles, dragonflies and more.
putney.news
January 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Fallen wood on the Common is vital stag beetle habitat – but catastrophic in ponds where it creates silt. Your guide to protecting 20 dragonfly species, firecrests and the UK's largest beetle population https://putney.news/2026/01/29/how-to-protect-wildlife-on-wimbledon-common-a-guide-for-visitors/
Two more Putney train disruption weekends ahead (31 Jan-1 Feb, 8 Feb). No direct link to Waterloo this weekend, line closed 8 Feb. East Putney tube unaffected. https://putney.news/2026/01/27/putney-loses-direct-link-to-waterloo-for-two-more-weekends/
Putney loses direct link to Waterloo for two more weekends - Putney.news
Putney rail services disrupted on four more weekends starting 31 January as SWR continues Queenstown Road engineering work. Use East Putney tube or buses to Clapham Junction.
putney.news
January 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Two more Putney train disruption weekends ahead (31 Jan-1 Feb, 8 Feb). No direct link to Waterloo this weekend, line closed 8 Feb. East Putney tube unaffected. https://putney.news/2026/01/27/putney-loses-direct-link-to-waterloo-for-two-more-weekends/
Go-Ahead abandoning route 93 - serving Putney since 1924 - over national insurance costs. The 24-hour service to Wimbledon and Morden now depends on TfL finding another operator willing to run it.
Putney’s century-old bus route 93 at risk as Go-Ahead walks away from London contracts - Putney.news
Go-Ahead is withdrawing from eight London bus routes including the 93, which has served Putney since 1924, citing national insurance increases.
putney.news
January 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Go-Ahead abandoning route 93 - serving Putney since 1924 - over national insurance costs. The 24-hour service to Wimbledon and Morden now depends on TfL finding another operator willing to run it.
624 objections ignored. Chair's casting vote approved it.
Now residents get second chance - gambling licence needed too. Deadline 12 Feb.
How to object: https://putney.news/2026/01/21/putney-high-street-gambling-venue-returns-for-second-approval-after-624-objections-ignored/
#Putney #London
Now residents get second chance - gambling licence needed too. Deadline 12 Feb.
How to object: https://putney.news/2026/01/21/putney-high-street-gambling-venue-returns-for-second-approval-after-624-objections-ignored/
#Putney #London
Putney High Street gambling venue returns for second approval after 624 objections ignored - Putney.news
Council ignored 624 objections and approved Putney High Street gambling venue on Chair’s casting vote. Residents can object again by 12 Feb 2026.
putney.news
January 21, 2026 at 7:05 AM
624 objections ignored. Chair's casting vote approved it.
Now residents get second chance - gambling licence needed too. Deadline 12 Feb.
How to object: https://putney.news/2026/01/21/putney-high-street-gambling-venue-returns-for-second-approval-after-624-objections-ignored/
#Putney #London
Now residents get second chance - gambling licence needed too. Deadline 12 Feb.
How to object: https://putney.news/2026/01/21/putney-high-street-gambling-venue-returns-for-second-approval-after-624-objections-ignored/
#Putney #London
Eight Wandsworth pubs among London's 100 most at risk when rates relief ends in April. Putney's Bricklayers Arms, crowdfunded back to life in 2021, faces tax bill nearly tripling. https://putney.news/2026/01/20/eight-wandsworth-pubs-among-londons-most-at-risk-as-tax-bills-set-to-soar/
Eight Wandsworth pubs among London’s most at risk as tax bills set to soar - Putney.news
Eight Wandsworth pubs rank among London’s 100 most at risk of closure when business rates relief ends in April 2026, including Putney’s historic Bricklayers Arms.
putney.news
January 20, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Eight Wandsworth pubs among London's 100 most at risk when rates relief ends in April. Putney's Bricklayers Arms, crowdfunded back to life in 2021, faces tax bill nearly tripling. https://putney.news/2026/01/20/eight-wandsworth-pubs-among-londons-most-at-risk-as-tax-bills-set-to-soar/
Driverless cars testing in Putney now. Waymo robotaxis mapping SW15 for spring 2026 launch. 90% fewer crashes than humans in the US - but SF blackout showed limits.
Seen one? Tell us: https://putney.news/2026/01/18/spotted-a-driverless-car-in-putney-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
Seen one? Tell us: https://putney.news/2026/01/18/spotted-a-driverless-car-in-putney-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
Spotted a driverless car in Putney? Here’s what you need to know - Putney.news
Waymo’s driverless cars are testing in Putney ahead of spring 2026 launch. The robotaxis have 90% fewer crashes than human drivers but SF blackout exposed limits.
putney.news
January 18, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Driverless cars testing in Putney now. Waymo robotaxis mapping SW15 for spring 2026 launch. 90% fewer crashes than humans in the US - but SF blackout showed limits.
Seen one? Tell us: https://putney.news/2026/01/18/spotted-a-driverless-car-in-putney-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
Seen one? Tell us: https://putney.news/2026/01/18/spotted-a-driverless-car-in-putney-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
10,000 Wandsworth residents still haven't renewed their postal vote. Deadline 31 January or no ballot papers for May.
https://putney.news/2026/01/18/10000-wandsworth-postal-voters-have-two-weeks-left-to-renew-or-lose-their-vote/
https://putney.news/2026/01/18/10000-wandsworth-postal-voters-have-two-weeks-left-to-renew-or-lose-their-vote/
10,000 Wandsworth postal voters have two weeks left to renew or lose their vote - Putney.news
Around 10,000 Wandsworth residents have until 31 January to renew their postal vote or risk losing their vote-by-post arrangement for May’s elections.
putney.news
January 18, 2026 at 7:05 AM
10,000 Wandsworth residents still haven't renewed their postal vote. Deadline 31 January or no ballot papers for May.
https://putney.news/2026/01/18/10000-wandsworth-postal-voters-have-two-weeks-left-to-renew-or-lose-their-vote/
https://putney.news/2026/01/18/10000-wandsworth-postal-voters-have-two-weeks-left-to-renew-or-lose-their-vote/
Wimbledon court case opened Thursday with theatrical protest outside (giant tennis balls, strawberry costume) and legal clash inside. https://putney.news/2026/01/17/berry-angry-protesters-and-legal-arguments-mark-first-day-of-wimbledon-court-case/
Berry Angry protesters and legal arguments mark first day of Wimbledon court case - Putney.news
Save Wimbledon Park supporters transformed from commuters to theatrical protesters as the Wimbledon court case began, with barristers clashing over statutory trust.
putney.news
January 17, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Wimbledon court case opened Thursday with theatrical protest outside (giant tennis balls, strawberry costume) and legal clash inside. https://putney.news/2026/01/17/berry-angry-protesters-and-legal-arguments-mark-first-day-of-wimbledon-court-case/
Tequila Mockingbird is using gloomy January to spruce itself up. Ground floor boarded for refurbishment but the basement bar on Putney High Street remains open. https://putney.news/2026/01/15/dont-worry-tequila-mockingbird-hasnt-closed/
Don’t worry, Tequila Mockingbird hasn’t closed - Putney.news
Tequila Mockingbird on Putney High Street is undergoing a January refurbishment but remains open, with customers directed to the basement bar during works.
putney.news
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Tequila Mockingbird is using gloomy January to spruce itself up. Ground floor boarded for refurbishment but the basement bar on Putney High Street remains open. https://putney.news/2026/01/15/dont-worry-tequila-mockingbird-hasnt-closed/
Lawyers meet tomorrow ahead of Wimbledon park court battle. AELTC says golf course was private land, not public parkland. Hearing starts Friday.
https://putney.news/2026/01/14/lawyers-meet-today-ahead-of-wimbledon-park-court-battle/
https://putney.news/2026/01/14/lawyers-meet-today-ahead-of-wimbledon-park-court-battle/
Lawyers meet today ahead of Wimbledon park court battle - Putney.news
Lawyers meet Wednesday before High Court hearing on whether Wimbledon park golf course is protected for public recreation. AELTC says land was always private.
putney.news
January 14, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Lawyers meet tomorrow ahead of Wimbledon park court battle. AELTC says golf course was private land, not public parkland. Hearing starts Friday.
https://putney.news/2026/01/14/lawyers-meet-today-ahead-of-wimbledon-park-court-battle/
https://putney.news/2026/01/14/lawyers-meet-today-ahead-of-wimbledon-park-court-battle/
Two preventable deaths at St George's Hospital in overcrowded A&E. Coroner warns staff still face "impossible situations" despite changes. Hospital declined to say if report discussed at Board meeting.
Coroner warns St George’s Hospital changes haven’t solved crisis that killed two men - Putney.news
Coroner warns St George’s Hospital that two preventable deaths expose A&E crisis beyond hospital’s power to solve, as staff face “impossible situations” where demand exceeds resources.
putney.news
January 13, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Two preventable deaths at St George's Hospital in overcrowded A&E. Coroner warns staff still face "impossible situations" despite changes. Hospital declined to say if report discussed at Board meeting.
Thames Water promised Putney residents the leak would be fixed by Wednesday.
It's Monday. No one has come.
Four incidents in two weeks. Some went 48hrs without water.
https://putney.news/2026/01/12/thames-water-promises-repairs-by-wednesday-its-monday-no-one-has-come/
It's Monday. No one has come.
Four incidents in two weeks. Some went 48hrs without water.
https://putney.news/2026/01/12/thames-water-promises-repairs-by-wednesday-its-monday-no-one-has-come/
Thames Water promises repairs by Wednesday. It’s Monday. No one has come. - Putney.news
Thames Water missed its own repair deadline on Olivette Street while residents near Roehampton Lane went 48 hours without water. Three major incidents have hit Putney in two weeks.
putney.news
January 12, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Thames Water promised Putney residents the leak would be fixed by Wednesday.
It's Monday. No one has come.
Four incidents in two weeks. Some went 48hrs without water.
https://putney.news/2026/01/12/thames-water-promises-repairs-by-wednesday-its-monday-no-one-has-come/
It's Monday. No one has come.
Four incidents in two weeks. Some went 48hrs without water.
https://putney.news/2026/01/12/thames-water-promises-repairs-by-wednesday-its-monday-no-one-has-come/
Council advisors say no to Lennox Estate tower block https://putney.news/2026/01/09/council-advisors-say-no-to-lennox-estate-tower-block/
Council advisors say no to Lennox Estate tower block - Putney.news
Heritage committee recommends refusing 14-storey Lennox Estate tower that would breach council’s six-storey limit on protected open space never allocated for development.
putney.news
January 9, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Council advisors say no to Lennox Estate tower block https://putney.news/2026/01/09/council-advisors-say-no-to-lennox-estate-tower-block/
UPDATE: Burst main site on Roehampton Lane empty at 4pm - no workers despite road closed. Water stopped but crater remains. Thames Water gives no timeline 15 hours on. Bus diversions continue. putney.news/2026/01/07/g...
January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
UPDATE: Burst main site on Roehampton Lane empty at 4pm - no workers despite road closed. Water stopped but crater remains. Thames Water gives no timeline 15 hours on. Bus diversions continue. putney.news/2026/01/07/g...
GRIDLOCK. Burst main + gas works + Give Way junction = nothing moving across Putney. Avoid Roehampton Lane/Dover House Road area. putney.news/2026/01/07/g...
Gridlock! Burst water main and gas works combine to grind Putney to a halt - Putney.news
Putney has ground to a halt this morning. A burst water main has closed Roehampton Lane, one of the area’s main red routes. Six bus routes have been diverted up Dover House Road, a narrow residential ...
putney.news
January 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
GRIDLOCK. Burst main + gas works + Give Way junction = nothing moving across Putney. Avoid Roehampton Lane/Dover House Road area. putney.news/2026/01/07/g...
Council collected £5-6m from landlord licensing (passed on to tenants). The portal? So confusing they made a tutorial video. Some of that money went on Tube ads. We asked 4 questions on it. No response.
How to use Wandsworth’s landlord portal: watch this five-minute video first - Putney.news
Wandsworth’s landlord licensing portal is so poorly designed it needs a 5-minute tutorial video. Council spent on Tube ads while system frustrated users with glitches.
putney.news
January 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Council collected £5-6m from landlord licensing (passed on to tenants). The portal? So confusing they made a tutorial video. Some of that money went on Tube ads. We asked 4 questions on it. No response.